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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.14, 2,059.32 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.14, 2,059.32 and 540.06 is: 809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.14 : 2,059.32 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.14/2,059.32 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.14x = 2,059.32 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.14x = 1,112,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,156.36/1,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.94

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